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Jug (Puzzle jug)
1650 (1670-1950)
Category
Ceramics
Place of Origin
Probably Nevers; France or Netherlands; Europe
Materials
- Earthenware (delftware, faience)
- Tin glaze
Museum Object Number
1964.0685
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1964.0685
Object Name
Jug (Puzzle jug)
Category
Ceramics
Place of Origin
Probably Nevers; France or Netherlands; Europe
Origin Notes
Body and glaze (original manufacture).
Secondary Place of Origin
England; United Kingdom; Europe
Secondary Origin Notes
Probable place of later painted inscription.
Date
1650 (1670-1950)
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Inscription
Location: Under nozzle
Inscription: A (probably modern) inscription is painted in blue at the front of the jug: "W.T/ 1650" flanked by groups of three dots.
Type: Inscription
Location: Underside
Inscription: "576" in yellow
Mark/Signature: No
Subject(s)
- Archaeological evidence for similar (America)
- Drinking games or tricks
Materials
- Earthenware (delftware, faience)
- Tin glaze
Techniques
- Thrown
- Pierced
- Painted
Dimensions (inches)
5.039 (H) x 5.161 (L) x 3.74 (Diam)
Dimensions (centimeters)
12.8 (H) x 13.11 (L) x 9.5 (Diam)